
Do come and join us for…
The Fairtrade Yorkshire Annual Conference on Saturday 5th July 2025
Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9LW
(Just a couple of minutes walk from the Station and from the main car park)
12 noon until 3pm
Free of charge but please book using the link below
Free tea, coffee and biscuits
Chance to browse an extensive stall of Fair Trade goods
· Come hear Matt Oliver from Fair Trade importer and online retailer, True Origin. Matt is also the custodian of Fair Trade sports ball brand, Bala Sports.
· Presentations from two schools
· Sharon Clay from Fairtrade Hull will speak about their year of events
· Chance to chat with other Fair Trade supporters about achievements, challenges and plans
Do come and join us. All Fair Trade supporters are welcome.
Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ fairtrade-yorkshire- conference-tickets- 1380899620939?utm-campaign= social&utm-content= attendeeshare&utm-medium= discovery&utm-term=listing& utm-source=cp&aff= ebdsshcopyurl
Posted on May 25th, 2025 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News
Fair Trade supporters celebrated World Fair Trade Day on 10th May by walking the Fair Trade Way.

In Thornton village
World Fair Trade Day shines a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities.
The walk began in the village of Thornton in Bradford Fairtrade Zone and concluded at Bradford City Hall, where supporters were met by the Lord Mayor of Bradford.
Do check out the Fair Trade Way tab (above) to view guides to some of the Fair Trade Ways in the Bradford area.

At Bradford City Hall with the Lord Mayor
Posted on May 25th, 2025 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News
The Bradford District Fair Trade Way was created in 2012 as a scenic, circular, walking route linking all the Fairtrade villages and towns in the Bradford Fairtrade Zone.
There are 9 Fair Trade Walk sheets for the Bradford District.
Click on the links below to access the walk sheets:
Bradford District Fair Trade Way. Walk 9 – Thornton to Bradford
Posted on May 10th, 2025 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News